Writer archives: Jamie Quinn
Contact Jamie: jquinn13@syr.edu | @jamisonquinn07
Syracuse volleyball swept by Miami despite 3rd-set adjustments
Mira Ledermueller, Bo Nijenhuis and Bella Rodriguez entered in the third and tried righting the ship for Syracuse volleyball, but it wasn’t enough to stave off Miami’s attack in a 3-0 loss. Read More »
Returning starters lift Syracuse volleyball over Boston College 3-1
Marie Laurio, Charis Burge and Yuka Urano returned to SU's lineup and proved crucial in the Orange’s 3-1 road win over Boston College Sunday. Read More »
Backups stabilize Syracuse volleyball despite loss to Boston College
Syracuse had four players out in its loss to BC, including three starters. Mira Ledermueller and Queen Howse stepped in for Burge and Urano. Read More »
Kiernan Stamey’s ‘just work harder’ attitude rendered her SU’s top threat
Kiernan Stamey’s father told her to “just work harder” when she tried to make her club team's starting lineup at age 12. Stamey took the mindset to heart and has carried it to Syracuse, where she’s become its top offensive threat. Read More »
Syracuse volleyball’s offense smothered by No. 22 UNC in straight-sets loss
Syracuse volleyball adjusted formations after two 25-11 set losses to No. 22 North Carolina on Friday. But the change, plus UNC benching its starters, couldn’t alter SU’s 3-0 loss. Read More »
Syracuse volleyball ignites for ACC season-high 51 kills in win vs. Virginia
Syracuse volleyball’s offense tallied an ACC season-high 51 kills for its first conference win this season against Virginia on Friday. Read More »
How inconsistencies through slow starts, blown leads cost SU in ACC play
Syracuse volleyball has struggled to find rhythm, losing 24 of 25 Atlantic Coast Conference sets this season. Whether it’s starting slow or blowing leads, our beat writer says the Orange’s inconsistencies have hampered on-court success. Read More »
Syracuse volleyball falls 3-1 to NC State, wins 1st set of ACC play
Syracuse volleyball dropped its sixth straight match 3-1 to NC State on Friday. The defeat extended SU’s ACC losing streak to 16, even though it recorded its first set win since Sept. 18 and its first in 2026 conference play. Read More »
Marie Laurio maintained faith in Syracuse volleyball despite 16 player exits
Marie Laurio is Syracuse’s only returner after the 2025 season. Yet Laurio ranks among the Orange’s top five players in kills and assists. Read More »
Syracuse extends ACC losing streak to 15 after 3-0 defeat to No. 2 Pitt
Despite extending its ACC losing streak to 15 games with a 3-0 loss to No. 2 Pitt on Sunday, Syracuse volleyball nearly matched the Panthers in digs, aces and blocks. Read More »
Syracuse volleyball suffers 4th consecutive 3-0 loss in defeat to No. 5 SMU
Despite Syracuse volleyball’s serving improvements, No. 5 SMU’s 39 kills and 12 blocks handed the Orange their 14th straight ACC loss. Read More »
Syracuse volleyball stymied at net front by No. 4 Louisville in 3-0 defeat
Syracuse volleyball totaled just two blocks, 9.5 fewer than No. 4 Louisville, in a 3-0 loss Friday. SU’s two blocks tied for a season low as it fell in its first ACC game of 2026. Read More »
SU volleyball storylines before ACC play: Erratic offense, net front woes
Attacking and blocking inconsistencies have hampered Syracuse while its defense has shone in the nonconference slate. Read More »
Syracuse volleyball’s rebuild began by recruiting novel talent worldwide
After losing all but one player after the 2025 season, Syracuse volleyball head coach Bakeer Ganesharatnam rebuilt his 2026 roster. Read More »
Defensive lapses hamper Syracuse volleyball in 3-0 loss to Buffalo
In a 3-0 loss to Buffalo, Syracuse volleyball totaled 29 digs and three blocks, its second-lowest marks in 2026. Two Bulls players scored double-digit kills as SU lost each set by at least five Sunday. Read More »
Syracuse volleyball holds off Fairleigh Dickinson for 1st home win of 2026
Syracuse volleyball beat Fairleigh Dickinson 3-1 at home Friday night. It was the Orange's first home win since Oct. 17, 2025. Read More »
Unforced errors, offensive inconsistencies hamper SU in loss to Arkansas
In its home opener against Arkansas Wednesday, Syracuse volleyball committed 39 unforced errors and hit a season-low 9.2% in a 3-1 loss. Read More »
Pivotal players to watch after Syracuse volleyball’s 3-2 start to 2026
After losing the first two matches of 2026, rotations in Syracuse volleyball’s lineup have helped the Orange to a three-game winning streak. Our beat writer has more on four players who excelled during last weekend’s sweep. Read More »
Syracuse volleyball beats Cornell 3-2 in thriller for 3rd straight win
In a back-and-forth affair, Syracuse volleyball beat Cornell 3-2 Saturday night for its third straight win. Charis Burge tallied 50 assists while Kelia Gabriel and Emma Williams each had double-digit kills. Read More »
Syracuse volleyball sweeps Howard for 1st win of 2026
Syracuse volleyball swept Howard Thursday night for its first win of the 2026 campaign at the Cornell Invite in Ithaca. Read More »
Syracuse volleyball swept by Illinois, starts 2026 season 0-2
Syracuse volleyball fell to Illinois in straight sets Sunday. The Orange are now 0-2 to start the season against two Power Four opponents. Read More »
What to know about SU volleyball ahead of 2026 campaign
Syracuse volleyball lost 11 straight matches to finish out 2025. After the season ended, 16 of its 17 players left, forcing head coach Bakeer Ganesharatnam to build a new roster from scratch for the 2026 campaign. Read More »
SU’s 3 NCAA Outdoor Championship competitors named All-Americans
Benne Anderson, Jamir Brown and Elijah Mallard were named Second Team All-Americans, the USTFCCCA announced Friday and Saturday. All three racers competed in this weekend’s NCAA Outdoor Championships. Read More »
What to know about SU's 3 runners competing in NCAA Outdoor Championships
Syracuse's Benne Anderson will race in the 1,500-meter semifinal, while Jamir Brown and Elijah Mallard will compete in hurdle events Wednesday in the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Our beat writer has everything to know about the runners. Read More »